The Steelers made it clear the other day that they want to address some of their more immediate expiring contacts before focusing on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s deal. Translation? The team wants to sign cornerback Cortez Allen to an extension before …

It pales in comparison to Major League Baseball’s gaggle of advanced stats available and it can’t even come close to the NHL’s Corsi rating. But the NFL – the ultimate come-late-to-the-party entity – is starting to warm to the benefits …